create a professional mock memo after watching video of an incident that happened. see attachment for video link and grading rubric.
Video link: https://youtu.be/vPzOKmWYRes?feature=shared
This video is viewed in the class portal you do not have access to so the youtube video is not to be cited in the resources page.
Create an internal memo for your department to inform them of the incident, how it will be handled, and expectations of officer conduct. Utilize what you learned in this course to communicate in a manner that is effective and follows de-escalation principles. This memo should be one page, in APA format, with sources cited, if needed.
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Video |
Exceptional |
Average |
Developing |
No Submission |
Criterion Score |
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Applies effective methods of communication in a policing organization. |
10 points Student masterfully addresses the crisis situation. Speaks with confidence using clear, concise sentences and is easily understood. Student exhibits appropriate nonverbal communication during the presentation; cites sources where applicable. |
8 points Student describes the crisis situation, but may have not been confident, clear, or concise or may have exhibited some nonverbal(s) that were distracting. |
4 points Student does not describe the crisis situation, and may have lacked confidence, clarity, conciseness, or exhibited nonverbal(s) that were distracting. |
0 points |
Score of Applies effective methods of communication in a policing organization., / 10 |
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Applies principles of de-escalation. |
10 points Student masterfully applies de-escalation strategies in the presentation by confidently answering the Who?, What?, Where?, When?, and Why? questions within presentation. Cites sources when applicable. |
8 points Student partially applies the de- escalation strategies in the presentation, but ma have missed key answers that the audience would expect to be answered. |
4 points Student does not adequately apply the de-escalation strategies in the presentation, and missed key answers that the audience would expect to be answered. |
0 points |
Score of Applies principles of de-escalation., / 10 |
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Utilizes tools to improve public speaking. |
10 points Students clearly has practiced the presentation with attention to accuracy and brevity (5 min or less) and masterfully recorded the video using a webcam or other video recording device (i.e., cellphone camera). |
8 points Student clearly has practiced the presentation but could benefit from additional attention to a accuracy/brevity professionalism. |
4 points Student has not adequately prepared for the presentation. |
0 points |
Score of Utilizes tools to improve public speaking., / 10 |
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Applies high quality presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization. (i.e., dress/appearance, background/ backdrop, appearance/ demeanor. |
10 points Student masterfully applies presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization. |
8 points Student applies appropriate presentation skills, but more refinement could be helpful in projecting a more positive image. |
4 points Student does not apply presentation skills to project a positive image of the police organization. |
0 points |
Score of Applies high quality presentation skills to project a positive and professional image of the police organization. (i.e., dress/appearance, background/ backdrop, appearance/ demeanor., / 10 |
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Internal Memo |
Exceptional |
Average |
Developing |
No Submission |
Criterion Score |
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Written Communication that is effective, organized, and formal. Key topics are addressed and de-escalation tactics are utilized. A professional document that has proper grammar and mechanics. |
20 points Student demonstrates strong written communication skills, meets the reader’s expectation, is clear and concise, and is efficient and effective. Student masterfully applies de-escalation strategies by answering the Who?, What?, Where?, When?, and Why? |
16 points Student demonstrates good writing skills but lacks organization and/or clarity. Student partially applies the de- escalation strategies, but may have missed key answers that the reader would expect to be addressed. |
8 points Student does not apply good writing techniques and does not adequately apply the de-escalation strategies. The document is informal and contains several grammatical/mechanical errors. |
0 points Written communication is unorganized, informal, and ineffective. De-escalation strategies are not utilized and numerous crucial points are missing from the memo. |
Score of Written Communication that is effective, organized, and formal. Key topics are addressed and de-escalation tactics are utilized. A professional document that has proper grammar and mechanics., / 20 |
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APA Format |
20 points Entire paper follows APA format, is double-spaced with 12 pt. font, correct running head (header) with pagination. Length sufficient to properly develop written communication with respect to the main idea. Sources are properly cited. |
16 points Adheres to APA format but lacks 1-2 elements. Sources are cited. |
8 points Adheres to a smaller number of APA elements. Sources are cited but not in proper format. |
0 points Paper is not in APA format. Length is insufficient. Sources are not cited. |
Score of APA Format, / 20 |
Total
Score of Final Culminating Project Writing/Video Rubric,
/ 80
